The distance between Metz and Orleans is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Metz to Orleans by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Orleans → Metz if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Orleans.
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Take the bus to Orleans Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Metz to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Metz and Orleans is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Metz and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Orleans is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Orleans. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Orleans. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Metz and Orleans. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Metz and Orleans with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 6h 30m.
Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Metz and Orleans. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Orleans. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Orleans is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Orleans. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Metz and Orleans. The distance is around 453km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €85($85) | every 20 mins | 438km (272 miles) |
Train via Paris Nord | 2h 60m | €85($85) | 3 times a week | 439km (273 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €17($17) | twice daily | 463km (288 miles) |
Bus to Orléans | 9hrs | €30($30) | 6 times a week | 518km (322 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €82($82) | on demand | 453km (281 miles) |
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The following major airports near Orleans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.